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390th Memorial Museum
6000 E Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756, United States
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Er
Review №1

What an amazing visit, wonderful venue easy to navigate. Had the pleasure of meeting the pilot of the B-17 Flying Fortress w/ 28 combat missions under his belt. In my lifetime, never did I think I would meet a true American hero. That opportunity couldve only happened here.

Sh
Review №2

The museum takes some time to see everything but it is well worth it. Even the bathrooms are nice and clean. If you have mobility issues make sure to bring a wheel chair or a walker with a seat. Lots of walking

Ma
Review №3

This is a really nice presentation of history using a variety of displays. The docents are knowledgeable. We enjoyed this very much.

Ku
Review №4

Staff and display were top notch! Everyone loves the B17 flying fortress, none more than the owners and staff of this place and it shows!

Ro
Review №5

Awesome tour with very knowledgeable docents, thank you for giving my family and I such a detailed visit and great experience!

Es
Review №6

The place had everything! I enjoyed seeing the diversity of men and women who were part of flight history. People were there to answer any questions you had along the way. Some of the exhibits are outdoors and some indoors. I went with family, but I definitely need to go back alone and spend hours to take it all in.

Ji
Review №7

This is an individually operated museum within Pima... If you pay for the museum you get access to this building and it is 100% worth the visit. They have unique hours so watch them carefully so you dont miss it. So cool!!!!

Re
Review №8

One hell of an experience. Lots of friendly staff and very well maintained facilities. Getting to walk around and read about the crafts was great!

Na
Review №9

Wonderful displays complete with artifacts, information, as well as a WW2 Jeep and B-17 bomber plane all showing the true and full story of the 390th Bomb Group

Ni
Review №10

Great musuem intresting exhibits

Gr
Review №11

This museum is awesome! So much history and cool stuff to look at, especially the B-17!

Ja
Review №12

Great history, knowledgeable volunteer staff. I enjoyed my visit very much. We got to meet Richard Bushong, he is there only on Thursdays. He piloted the B-17 bomber during World War 2. My son and i were amazed we got to meet a living WWII pilot. We were able to speak with Richard for a long time. He has many great stories. The Museum sells his book. His book has great stories. Overall my time spent here was very enjoyable.

An
Review №13

This museum within a museum is a fantastic tribute to the men who flew the B-17.

be
Review №14

Incredible place with GREAT people !! Go spend the day looking ..... So fun !!

Ki
Review №15

Theres something for everyone here. Younger people can see what their fathers or grandfathers flew in weather as pilots, crew or passenger in when they served in the arm forces of years gone by.Its a lot of walking but theres a lot of buildings with great displays and air conditioning. If you want to tour the airplane graveyard where hundreds maybe thousands of old or out of service for the time being are all parked waiting to serve again. This is an additional cost for the bus that gives you the tour from the safety and climate control environment of a tour bus.They also have a small tour train that brings you around the grounds while the whole time the driver narratives you trip. Its a lot to take in for a one day visit. You can make multiple visits to really see everything there.NOTE: If you want to see the graveyard you have to make a reservation at least 10 days in advance so they can do background check on everyone who wants to visit this area.If you get hungry during your visit the food thats available is very good and at a reasonable price. I highly recommend everything they have to offer and dont forget to wear a hat, sunblock, sunglasses and a water bottle or two. Have a great day and dont forget to take some pictures

Ly
Review №16

Amazing collection of vintage planes, and a piece wonderful source of our history

ke
Review №17

I am in awe of the dedication, ingenuity and sacrifice of what is represented with in this edifice.

Ga
Review №18

Big B-17 plane, was able to talk with a veteran pilot of the 390th, the last of them.

Da
Review №19

I enjoyed the whole experience while at the Pima Air and Space Museum including the 390th. It delivered as I expected it to and was informative.

Ma
Review №20

Volunteer were so fun with kids

Mi
Review №21

Amazing. Great stories of the B17 pilots, knowledgeable docents, and a beautiful plane.

Br
Review №22

Staff was very informative and engaging!

Ri
Review №23

Nice and cool, very helpful and informative guides

Jo
Review №24

Very honoring and informative.

La
Review №25

Amazing place to visit.

Je
Review №26

An amazing display with the restored B-17, WW II artifacts, and videos. Highly recommended!

Bi
Review №27

I wanted to give it 5 stars but with a broken simulator, a really vanilla bus tour and a very disappointing space exhibit, I just cant do it. I could walk the grounds for days looking at all the history but I left the day wanting

Am
Review №28

Awesome museum. So much history so good to see all the hard work done here you have to see it for yourself.

Se
Review №29

Great experience, lots of interesting information.

Ja
Review №30

The best museum on the tour.

ID
Review №31

Very interesting and extremely well done. Several knowledgeable docents around to answer folks questions.

K
Review №32

So informative, go at your own pace and the price is right. Nice way to spend a few hours on the weekend.

Vi
Review №33

The volunteers were very friendly and knowledgeable. There was so much to see. My advice take the tram ride around the park. You will get to see a lot more than walking around by yourself. I will go back I had a great time.

Aa
Review №34

A lot of good aircraft for viewing. The B-17 display and hangar was very nice and a good commemorative display for those who flew them.

Ji
Review №35

Located inside the Pima Air and Space Museum, this is a wonderful place to see and learn about a variety of aircraft. I wish I could have stayed longer, however I had time constraints. Plan on spending at least 4 hours.

Do
Review №36

Just not enough time to appreciate it all!

Kr
Review №37

Amazing! Very immersive!!

ja
Review №38

Had a great time. There is so much knowledge you can learn here everyone should take there child here. Since schools dont teach WW2 anymore

Le
Review №39

The Pima Air and Space Museum is a fascinating place both for children and adults to learn about the history of flight.

Ji
Review №40

Has an awesome mission. I learned alot from there director today. The plane is excellant.

Ja
Review №41

The Pima Air and Space Museum is truly a remarkable place to visit. Theres so much history there. Ive been there numerous times and I enjoy it very much every time I go. Each and every time theres something new to see. When visiting the Museum I recommend starting early because there is so much to see you dont want to miss anything. I also recommend wearing comfortable shoes because you will do a lot of walking and standing. This Museum is also great for kids. I have a 2 year old son and he absolutely loved it! He didnt want to leave! Its an all around great experience and I highly recommend it for all ages. I hope this is helpful for anyone thinking of going. I hope you enjoy it as much as my son and I do!!!

Jo
Review №42

An amazing museum. Very friendly and helpful staff.

La
Review №43

A very beautiful plane. The veterans were very knowledgable about the bomber.

Mi
Review №44

Met a volunteer WWII veteran that flew B19s in his early 20s. Very informative. Their 390th memorial museum is awesome.

je
Review №45

Excellent staff with wonderful stories and insight into B 17 crews.

Re
Review №46

This place is amazing & worthwhile. It definitely pulls on the heartstrings.

Ed
Review №47

Wonderful displays and exhibits. Anyone who has an intrest in aircraft and the historical significance of the development of these machines would be interested in visiting.

K
Review №48

Well worth the stop. Plenty of planes to see. We wanted to see the boneyard, but they have to do a back ground check now. They say they need 10 days for it. So unable to see that since it start Jan 1 of 2018.

Ro
Review №49

I loved this place anybody that know me knows i love planes and this place has planes by the truck load lovely we souvenir shop and loads of helpers to tell you all about the planes be careful as there are snakes arround and a fair few creepy crawleys but what do you expect its a dessert the trick is if you leave them alone they will leave you alone worth a visit great place i will be back someday

Sh
Review №50

Absolutely amazing, wish we had purchased 2 day tickets. But temp was 103°F which limited us walking around all the planes outside & the tram was the way to go.

Ma
Review №51

Amazing museum. The sacrifices made are awe inspiring.

Li
Review №52

Located at the Pima Air and Space Museum, this museum is dedicated to the 8th Air Force, one of the greatest military forces in air history. The museum was formed by men who shared a bond after WWII. The stories are told here of the 390th Bombardment Group and their flights in the B-17 to preserve our freedom with their service and sacrifice.

Ta
Review №53

So much more here than I ever thought there would be. I would recommend comfortable walking shoes and go when you wont be rushed so you can explore. If they have seats available on the 90min tram tour I highly recommend it.

Review №54

Super interesting. So much information and details. Volunteers were awesome and eager to share their knowledge. Great for the younger generations to learn about people who selflessly risked and even lost their lives for Freedom.

Ma
Review №55

I have never seen something like this! Amazing!

Gi
Review №56

So interesting! Very well done. Its like a time capsule from WW2! Definitely worth a visit!

Ke
Review №57

Amazing place

Al
Review №58

Very cool display of aerospace history! Very well maintained facilities and the staff was knowledgeable and friendly.

Cr
Review №59

Very well done. Great displays and good access to a B-17.

Jo
Review №60

Loved it. Definitely going again..

Ha
Review №61

Great. USAF Col. Richard B. Bushong (ret.) was there and shared his experience as a B17 pilot. The courage of these men was unbelievable. Of the first 37 B17s to deploy with this unit, only one survived the war.

Wi
Review №62

It was nice looking at all the planes and its perfect for the family

Ta
Review №63

Well preserved presentation of a war plane and informative history behind it.

St
Review №64

Very good preservation of the history of that group.

Di
Review №65

What an amazing experience to meet Walter Ram. I highly recommend visiting the museum I definitely wont be going back more often

Ja
Review №66

Great place to get that feeling of WW2 life of a bomber crew, one of the best air museums I have seen if not the best!!!

An
Review №67

A beautiful place to go. It is always fun when I get a chance visit.

Je
Review №68

It was Great I found it very interesting it took all day to walk around and look at everything.

Ta
Review №69

This is an amazing museum packed full of history...

Mi
Review №70

Located inside the Pima Air & Space museum. A great tribute to a great WW2 flying machine.

De
Review №71

Great place to see WW2 memorphilia!

Ma
Review №72

Lots of air planes with information about each oneLoved it .

ch
Review №73

Great museum.... couldnt take it all in in one visit. Dont miss it.

Jo
Review №74

This place was awesome. A lot of history

Mi
Review №75

Great historical representation of aviation!

Am
Review №76

Beautiful plane and so much knowledge

Ke
Review №77

Another must see if youre into aviation and space history

Ti
Review №78

What a great display of planes. Take the Tram tour. Its worth the $6

Ja
Review №79

Fantastic collection and always friendly people to talk with.

Er
Review №80

Its very educational and interesting

Li
Review №81

Never been before so my experience was wonderfully informational!

Ka
Review №82

Outstanding a great place to visit. Take the tram for a tour and walk around the yard to see everything up close

D
Review №83

A museum in a museum. It is one building in the Pima Air and Space museum. Dont miss it!

Se
Review №84

This is a museum within the museum. Fantastic displays and veterans will to speak about first hand experiences.

Gr
Review №85

Great family outing and educational for aviation history!

Ro
Review №86

Very knowledgeable staff and authentic exhibits. Renewed my respect for those who fought in WWII.

Ly
Review №87

One if the best I have ever experienced. Go on Thursday one of the original pilots gives a talk.

Je
Review №88

Awesome place to visit.

Eg
Review №89

We visited this museum in 1997 and 2006 and very much enjoyed it.

Ru
Review №90

Walk right up and touch many types of planes. Great exhibits.

Gr
Review №91

Ausome place.very interesting

Al
Review №92

Beautiful space the B17 is a testament to the strength and courage we seem to have lost.

Ke
Review №93

B-17 Whats not to like. The plane that broke Hitlers back.

Do
Review №94

A wonderful account of history

Ra
Review №95

A must for all WII enthusiast.

Ro
Review №96

Amazing and informative. Loved it!

St
Review №97

Awesome Museum with great exhibits telling the 390ths heroic history!

Mo
Review №98

Great guides, memorabilia, pictures, movies, and the plane!

Ed
Review №99

Lots of things to look at. Plan on all day to see it all. Cafe had great lunches.

Sp
Review №100

Great people and amazing exhibits

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  • Address:6000 E Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756, United States
  • Site:http://www.390th.org/
  • Phone:+1 520-574-0287
Categories
  • Museum
  • Non-profit organization
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–4:30pm
  • Tuesday:10am–4:30pm
  • Wednesday:10am–4:30pm
  • Thursday:10am–4:30pm
  • Friday:10am–4:30pm
  • Saturday:10am–4:30pm
  • Sunday:10am–4:30pm
Highlights
  • Veteran-led:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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